Schedule

Lobbying on Capitol Hill (OPTIONAL)

• Visits to U.S. House of Representatives members and U.S. Senators (on your own)
• Visits to monuments and museums (on your own)

See the meeting room floor plan

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Lobbying on Capitol Hill (OPTIONAL)

• Visits to U.S. House of Representatives members and U.S. Senators (on your own)
• Visits to monuments and museums (on your own)

6:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. — SG Exchange (Bring your SG brochures, constitutions, and swag to swap with other attendees)

Lexington/Concord

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Conference Registration & Networking

• Dinner (on your own) See ASGA’s restaurant recommendations and discounts
• Visits to Conference Exhibitor Booths
  Hall of Battles

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Conference Kick-Off (Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Arrive early to get the best seats)

• Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., Emcee
  Regency B/C/D (Ballroom)

8:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. — Networking Break

8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. —  FOR ADVISORS  “ASGA Loves Advisors” Reception

• Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq., Host
• Raffle
  Yellowstone/Everglades (2nd Floor)

8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 1 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

• ROUNDTABLE: Community Colleges (Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D., facilitator)
  Regency B (Ballroom)
• ROUNDTABLE: Private Colleges & Universities (Andrew Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A., facilitator)
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
• ROUNDTABLE: Public Colleges & Universities (Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D., facilitator)
  Columbia A/B
• ROUNDTABLE: Super-Evolved Student Governments (MTSU SG Leaders, facilitators)
  Columbia C
• Private Consulting (Butch Oxendine)
  Lexington/Concord

9:45 p.m. — Free for Evening

Suggested Night-Life Activities
• Late Dinner on the Town—find out where to eat and see ASGA’s restaurant recommendations and discounts

See the meeting room floor plan

6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Lobbying on Capitol Hill (OPTIONAL)

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. — SG Exchange (Bring your SG brochures, constitutions, and swag to swap with other attendees)

Lexington/Concord

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Coffee/Tea Break

Lexington/Concord

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 2 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

•  A   FOR ADVISORS  Keeping HOPE Alive: How to Sustain & Grow Your Student Leaders – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  B  How You Can Connect With Students: Survey Them! – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
•  C  Goal-Setting & Fulfilling Your Mission: What Are You Doing? – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
  Columbia A
• D  Doing the Most: Talented and Overextended (Part 1) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
  Columbia B
• E   NEW  Efficiency = Impact: How Smarter SGAs Get More Done – Indira Diaz, Associate Director for SG, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  Columbia C
• Advisor Work/Quiet Space
  Bunker Hill
• Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
  Lexington/Concord

10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — Coffee/Tea Break

Lexington/Concord

10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 3 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

•  F  SG Training With an “Attitude” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  G  Your SGA Report Card: 13 Steps to Raise Your Grade to A+ – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
•  H  Knowing When and How to Call Someone Out: Confronting Members within the SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
  Columbia A
• I  Doing the Most: Talented and Overextended (Part 2) – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
  Columbia B
•  J  Who Said There’s No “I” in Team? – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
  Columbia C
• Advisor Work/Quiet Space
  Bunker Hill
• Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
  Lexington/Concord

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Networking Break

12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Sit-down Lunch

MENU: pasta, salad, dessert, iced tea
Regency B and Regency C/D (Ballroom)

12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. — ASGA Halftime & Raffle

Regency C/D (Ballroom

• Stamp to Win Raffle Drawing (must be present to win)
  Anker Portable Charger • JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker • Lots more

1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Networking Break

1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 4 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

•  K  No More Drama: Conflict Resolution the “Right Way” – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  L  Game Show: How Much Do You Really Know About Student Government? – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
• M   FOR ADVISORS  On the Right Foot: Building Rapport with Your SG – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
  Columbia A
•  N  Lost in Translation: Mastering Communication – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
  Columbia B
•  O  Do the Right Thing: Ethics and Your SGA – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
  Columbia C
• Advisor Work/Quiet Space
  Bunker Hill
• Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
  Lexington/Concord

2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. — Networking Break

2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 5 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

• P  Hail to the Chief: The Power and Purpose of Being SG President – Christopher C. Irving, Ed.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  Q  The 25 Worst Mistakes Your Student Government Can Make (And How to Fix Them) – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
• R   NEW  Less Words, More Action: Building Spaces Where Belonging Matters – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
  Columbia A
• S  The Final Frontier: Impeachment – Rasheed Ali Cromwell, Esq.
  Columbia B
•  T   FOR ADVISORS  L.E.A.D.: Leadership by Empowering and Appreciating Differences – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
  Columbia C
• Advisor Work/Quiet Space
  Bunker Hill
• Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
  Lexington/Concord

3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Networking Break

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 6 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

•  U   NEW  Lead Without Losing Yourself in Student Government – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  V  How & Why You Must Improve Your SGA’s Web & Social Media Presence – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
•  W   NEW  The Engagement Playbook: Strategies for Student Leaders – Suzette Walden Cole, Ph.D.
  Columbia A
•  X   FOR ADVISORS  Leadership Development: Developing the Leaders within Your SG – Vicky Goodin, Ed.D.
  Columbia C
• Advisor Work/Quiet Space
  Bunker Hill
• Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
  Lexington/Concord

5:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)

• 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Lexington/Concord

(Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book your one-hour appointment in advance)

Suggested Night-Life Activities
All of these suggested activities are either within walking distance or are convenient via the Metro, taxi, Lyft, or Uber:

• Dinner on the Town—find out where to eat and see ASGA’s restaurant recommendations and discounts
• Walking Tour of National Mall, Monuments, Museums, The White House, The Capitol
• Dinner and Walking Tour of Union Station
• Theater (The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Shakespeare Theater, Ford’s Theater)

Also check out “Experience DC.”

See the meeting room floor plan

8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — SG Exchange (Bring your SG brochures, constitutions, and swag to swap with other attendees)

Lexington/Concord

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Coffee/Tea Break

Lexington/Concord

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 7 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

•  Y   NEW  Make SGA Matter Through Meaningful Connections – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  Z  How to Choose Which Priorities Your Student Government Should Take On? – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
•  AA   NEW  Movement Making: Mental Health and Students Rights Advocacy – Kat Klawes, M.A.
  Columbia A
•  BB   NEW  Bridge the Divide: From Student Voices to Admin Ears – Abbey Wang
  Columbia B
•  CC   NEW  The 3 M’s of SGA Public Relations: Marketing, Messaging, and Media – R.J. Ware, SGA President, Middle Tennessee State University
  Columbia C
• Advisor Work/Quiet Space
  Bunker Hill
• Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
  Lexington/Concord

10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — Coffee/Tea Break

Lexington/Concord

10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 8 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

•  DD   NEW  Know Yourself Lead Others with True Colors – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  EE  How to Make Students Care About Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
•  FF   NEW  Spark Sessions: Innovation Lab – Kat Klawes, M.A.
  Columbia A
•  GG   NEW  The Power of Committees: Turning Ideas Into Action – Mickey Arce
  Columbia B
•  HH  Administrators are NOT the Enemy: How to Get Along With Yours – Christopher Jachimowicz
  Columbia C
• Advisor Work/Quiet Space
  Bunker Hill
• Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
  Lexington/Concord

11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Networking Break

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 9 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

•  II   NEW   FOR ADVISORS  Mastering the Art of Student Government Advising – Kimberly Jones, Ph.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  JJ  What Are Your Superpowers? What Your SGA Can (And Can’t) Do – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
•  KK   NEW  Money Matters: Managing Budgets and Funding Student Activities – Kat Klawes, M.A.
  Columbia A
•  LL   NEW  Lead Like You Mean It: Student-to-Student Lessons in Leadership – Ander Turueno Garcia, SGA President, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  Columbia B
•  MM   NEW  Reviewing Your Governing Documents for Clarity and Purpose – Christopher Jachimowicz
  Columbia C
• Advisor Work/Quiet Space
  Bunker Hill
• Student Leader Work/Quiet Space
  Lexington/Concord

12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Boxed Lunch

Lexington/Concord

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Training/Roundtable Block 10

• Presidents & Vice Presidents (Kimberly Jones, Ph.D., facilitator)
  Regency B (Ballroom)
• Senators, Representatives, Judicial Branch, and Committee Members (Butch Oxendine, facilitator)
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
• Secretaries and Treasurers (Kat Klawes, facilitator)
  Columbia A
• Advisors (Christopher Jachimowicz, facilitator)
  Columbia B

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)

• Visits to monuments and museums (on your own)
• 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Lexington/Concord
• 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Lexington/Concord
• 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. — Private Consulting
  Lexington/Concord

Contact conferences@asgaonline.com to book your one-hour appointment in advance)

Suggested Night-Life Activities
All of these suggested activities are either within walking distance or are convenient via the Metro, taxi, Lyft, or Uber:

• Dinner on the Town—find out where to eat and see ASGA’s restaurant recommendations and discounts
• Walking Tour of National Mall, Monuments, Museums, The White House, The Capitol
• Dinner and Walking Tour of Union Station
• Theater (The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, The Shakespeare Theater, Ford’s Theater)

Also check out “Experience DC.”

See the meeting room floor plan

7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. — (OPTIONAL) Non-denominational Worship/Prayer

Lexington/Concord

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — SG Exchange (Bring your SG brochures, constitutions, and swag to swap with other attendees)

Lexington/Concord

8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — Coffee/Tea Break

Lexington/Concord

8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. — Networking Break

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 11 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

•  NN  How to Get What You Want – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
•  OO   Magnus Principles: I am, You Are, We Are Magnus! #Greatness – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  PP   NEW  SG 101: Getting Student Feedback, How & Why – Kat Klawes, M.A.
  Columbia A

10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — Networking Break

10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. — Training/Roundtable Block 12 (Tell ASGA what you want to learn about: Take this survey)

•  QQ  TBA – TBA
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)
•  RR  Student Government is a Bunch of C.R.A.P. (Communication-Respect-Attitude-Professionalism) – Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D.
  Regency B (Ballroom)
•  SS  Ten Toxic Timewasters (that Poison Productive Meetings) – Christopher Jachimowicz
  Columbia A

11:20 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. — Wrap-up & Raffle

• Michael A. Cadore Sr., Ed.D., Emcee
• Ultimate Connectors Raffle (return your evaluation form to enter)
  AeroPress Coffee Press • $50 Uber Eats Gift Card • Lots more
• Completion of Training Certificates
• The Importance of Your Student Government – Butch Oxendine
  Regency C/D (Ballroom)

12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. — (OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES)

Check out “Experience DC” for ideas on sight-seeing and restaurants

Lobbying on Capitol Hill (OPTIONAL)

• Visits to U.S. House of Representatives members and U.S. Senators (on your own)
• Visits to monuments and museums (on your own)